CIIE will be held from November 5 to 10, 2018 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The online media registration will end on September 15, it said on its website.

Foreign journalists who come to China for short-term news coverage can select "Media from Foreign Countries" in the option of "Type of Media Service", and choose "Short-term Foreign Visitor" in "Personal Information". When registration completed, applicants are required to apply for J-2 visa at Chinese embassies or consulates overseas or visa agencies authorized by the Foreign Ministry of the People's Republic of China with the confirmation letter generated by the online registration website.